Industrial Chic: How to Achieve the Perfect Concrete Texture Look with Custom Wallpaper

If you want to add an edgy vibe to your space, consider using concrete-style wallpaper. Industrial Chic decor is extremely hot right now, and using concrete-style wallpaper can create an amazing industrial environment. You will no longer have to use real concrete or expose your brick walls in order to get a raw urban feel when you can create this look with modern-day custom wallpaper! With so many different ways to install concrete-style wallpaper, you can achieve this look in a loft apartment, office, or accent wall without spending lots of cash and without doing major renovations! You'll find that using concrete-style wallpaper provides your room with realistic elements, elegance, and that much-needed touch of roughness that makes everything feel like it was done on purpose and looks totally cool! If you're interested in making your place into an industrial paradise, read on!

Understanding Industrial Chic Style

The industrial-chic style incorporates the use of unrefined material, use of non-hiding elements as well as utilitarian aesthetics that derive from factories that were closed and empty. The most used material in this decorative movement is the use of concrete because it provides the most authentic support for the creation of living areas in contemporary homes. The best thing about this type of style is that it allows the creation of an area that has a sophisticated feel and does not appear to have been taken care of. It creates an area by combining the old, weathered features of materials used and adding in a contemporary piece(s) for comfort.

The Benefits of Concrete Texture Wallpaper

Traditional concrete installations aren't nearly as inexpensive as custom concrete texture wallpaper, which is one major advantage. It's also much easier to install and can be removed easily by renters or other people who frequently change the look of their homes. Plus, wallpapers used in today's design are made with highly realistic textured surfaces that are lifelike to touch, giving your room the illusion of being three-dimensional instead of just a flat surface.

Choosing the Right Shade and Finish

From light gray to charcoal gray to weathered black and warm taupe, concrete can be made into many colours. Using light gray concrete wallpaper in smaller areas creates an open and modern feeling space, while darker colored wallpaper will create a dramatic sophistication in a larger room, especially when combined with warm light sources. Consider the available natural light in a room because the texture of concrete may look different when interacting with varying levels of light based on how they reflect off the surface's pattern and variation.

Styling Tips for Maximum Impact

A good way to add an industrial feel to your space is to put together some exposed bulb light fixtures, metal shelving and wood accents along with your concrete textured wallpaper. These elements together create a balanced industrial palette. Using leather upholstered furniture and vintage style accessories can help soften the industrial feel of the space. Using plants and greenery helps create an organic look against the harsher textures, providing a nice balance of the coldness of the industrial aspect with the warmth of nature. The goal is to properly combine materials. The base for this combination is the concrete texture wallpaper. This may help give all the other materials in the room their opportunity to be shown off.

Creating Different Moods

The versatility of concrete texture wallpaper is remarkable. If you're in a home office, this type of wallpaper provides just the right professional and straightforward atmosphere to help provide a focus for getting your work done. If you put it in your bedroom, however, it helps to create a relaxing environment that is moody and sophisticated. Your living space will appear more urban, while your kitchen will benefit from a practical yet stylish look. Concrete is very neutral in tone, giving you the ability to change how you feel about a given space by using accessories such as lighting, furnishings, and/or accent colours.

Conclusion

Haven't you always wanted to change your environment to an industrial chic concrete finish? Well, with custom wallpaper prints made by AAG Prints you can do this without breaking the bank! AAG has a selection of different types of wallpapers including high-quality, authentic looking concrete textures, which are amazing. By combining both the originality of industrial design with contemporary design trends, it is now easy for you to create the space you’ve always envisioned. Choose the type of wallpaper that reflects who you are as a person and immediately see how the room changes to look like an industrial masterpiece.

FAQs

Will this wallpaper look like real concrete, or will people know it's fake?
Good question! Modern-day custom wallpaper is amazing; it looks just like real concrete. There are realistic textures, colours, and surface finishes that create a very true-to-life look and feel of concrete. When people see it for the first time, they will generally think it is real concrete. The way wallpaper looks and feels really makes it look authentic.

Can I install this myself, or do I need a professional?
Wallpaper installation is something you can definitely do yourself, as opposed to actual concrete. While there are plenty of YouTube videos to help guide people who have never done it before, in large rooms or when there are difficult corners, hiring out for this will provide a perfect final product. Your decision as to whether to do it depends on how confident you are and the time you have available.

How durable is concrete texture wallpaper? Will it peel or fade?
When installed properly, quality custom wallpapers last longer than most types of wall coverings. AAG Prints has premium line options that will last longer than 10 years without fading! Preventing excessive moisture and direct sunlight will help them look great for many years. You can easily keep them fresh and clean by occasionally dusting the surface with a soft dry cloth or feather duster. In fact, they're more durable than paint in high-traffic areas!

What rooms work best for this style?
Concrete texture wallpaper is suitable for all the rooms in the home. Home offices will look extremely professional, bedrooms can become moody and sophisticated, kitchens will take on an urban feel, and living rooms will appear instantly cooler. You can even install concrete texture wallpaper in your bathrooms as long as you choose a moisture-resistant option. The only question left to ask is where you want to add a bit of industrial chic?